Wype just dropped a new Soothe gel for sensitive skin. I've used Original for a year and Soothe for three months, so here's the honest, first-hand verdict on which to buy. #Wype #EcoBathroom #SustainableLiving #WetWipeAlternative #PlasticFree
Honest Mobile vs Smarty compared for 2026: prices, the Three network, roaming, perks and referral offers, so UK buyers pick the right SIM-only deal.
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Best Sustainable Gifts UK 2026: Genuine Good Picks by Person and Price
Last updated: 6 May 2026
By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance
Most sustainable gift guides are lists of things nobody actually wants. Refillable washing-up liquid. A bamboo cutlery set in a hemp pouch. A "zero-waste starter kit" that ends up at the back of a drawer by February. We have spent the last year quietly testing a different kind of list, and these are the best sustainable gifts UK shoppers can actually buy in 2026 without apologising for the wrapping. We have organised them by person and by price, not by room, because nobody shops by room.
Inside you will find ceramic mugs you would steal from a friend, a refurbished iPad that costs half the new price, an apron made in Blackburn, a snake plant from a London nursery, a Hockney postcard set from Saltaire, and a body scrub made from coffee grounds rescued from cafés. Some are under £20. One is over £400. All of them pass the same test: would the person opening it be genuinely pleased, not politely pleased.
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April 18, 2026Comments are off for this post.
Honest Mobile Review UK 2026: Is It Worth Switching?
Last updated: 18 April 2026
By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance
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4 out of 5 — Stone cold
Most mobile networks spend their marketing budget shouting about unlimited data and free Spotify. Honest Mobile spends theirs planting trees and donating to charity. After four months using it as our daily SIM, here's our Honest Mobile review, covering signal, pricing, the app, and whether the ethical angle comes at the cost of actually being a good network.
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April 14, 2026Comments are off for this post.
Best Vegan BBQ Recipes UK: Easy Plant-Based Ideas for Summer 2026
Last updated: 13 April 2026
By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance
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Five years ago, a vegan BBQ meant a sad portobello mushroom and some hummus on the side. In 2026, the best vegan BBQ recipes UK cooks are firing up include smoky jackfruit pulled pork, plant-based burgers that genuinely fool meat-eaters, and marinades that would make a pitmaster jealous. Whether you are fully plant-based or just want to mix things up this summer, these recipes prove that the grill is no longer meat-only territory.
We know this because we tested it ourselves. Last summer, the CoolCuration team held a fully plant-based BBQ. Some of us are vegan, some definitely are not, but every single person went back for seconds. What follows is everything we cooked, everything we learnt, and a few shortcuts if you want brilliant results without the effort.
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April 12, 2026Comments are off for this post.
AKT Deodorant Review UK: Is It Worth the Hype?
Last updated: 12 April 2026
By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance
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This AKT deodorant review is the result of three natural deodorants in two years. The first one gave me lumps. The second gave me a rash so bad I thought it was a skin infection. The third, AKT, has done neither. Ten weeks and three scents in, I've found the one I'm sticking with. Here's the full story of how I ended up rubbing a balm from an aluminium tube onto my armpits, testing half the range, and actually being happy about it.
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April 11, 2026Comments are off for this post.
Best Refurbished Phones UK 2026 – iPhones, Androids and Top Deals
Last updated: 11 April 2026
By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance
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There are two types of people at CoolCuration: those who would sell a kidney for the latest iPhone, and those who would rather eat their own SIM card than leave Android. The office group chat is basically a rolling debate about widgets versus AirDrop. However, there is one thing we all agree on: buying refurbished is the smartest phone move you can make in 2026. This guide rounds up the best refurbished phones UK buyers can get right now, covering flagships, budget gems and sustainable picks from both sides of the divide.
Here is a number that should stop you in your tracks. A refurbished iPhone 15 Pro on Back Market right now starts at around £400. That is roughly what you would pay for a brand new iPhone 16e. One gives you the same chip as an iPhone 15, a single camera and no ProMotion display. The other gives you a titanium flagship with a 48MP triple camera system, ProMotion, and full Apple Intelligence support. Let that sink in.
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March 25, 2026Comments are off for this post.
April 2026 Energy Price Cap: What the £117 Drop Means for Your Bills
Last updated: 29 March 2026
By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance
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The April 2026 energy price cap has been confirmed by Ofgem at £1,641 per year for a typical dual-fuel household, down £117 (6.6%) from the Q1 level of £1,758. That is a genuine saving. However, the relief looks set to be short-lived. Cornwall Insight now forecasts the July cap could rise to £1,973, an increase of £332 in a single quarter. So the next few weeks are a critical window for reviewing your tariff.
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February 28, 2026Comments are off for this post.
Wype sale: stack bundle discounts with an extra £5 off
Last checked: 28 February 2026 (prices and promos can change).
By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance
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If you’ve been waiting for a good moment to try Wype, the Wype sale is it. Wype is running live bundle discounts (often up to around 25% off, and sometimes higher on specific sets), and you can stack that with an extra £5 off via our referral link when you spend £10+.
Quick win: pick a discounted bundle, then use our referral link to take an extra £5 off your first £10+ order.
Get an extra £5 off via our Wype referral link
What’s discounted right now?
On Wype’s sale page, bundles are showing reduced prices (for example, the Starter Bundle is listed at £22.99 down from £33, and the Discovery Set is listed at £32.99 down from £49.99). Exact percentages vary by bundle, so always trust the live checkout total.
Check Wype’s current sale bundles
How to stack the sale discount with the extra £5 off
- Open Wype’s sale page and choose your bundle.
- Make sure your basket is £10+ (most bundles are).
- Click through our Wype referral link so the extra £5 off applies for new customers.
- At checkout, confirm you see the sale price plus the referral saving (promos can change).
Best starting point: the Starter Bundle is usually the easiest first purchase because it gives you the core setup plus on-the-go minis, and it often appears in Wype’s bundle promos.
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January 27, 2026Comments are off for this post.
Best Vegan Meal Kits UK 2026: Honest Comparison
Last updated: 26 March 2026
By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance
Best Vegan Meal Kits in the UK
Finding the best vegan meal kits in the UK takes more effort than it should. Prices shift, vegan credentials are often vague, and some boxes demand far more time than you expect. This guide compares the main UK options honestly, covering cost, taste, convenience and ethics so you can pick the right one.
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